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At Discovery Bay International School, Social and Emotional Learning is embedded in daily classroom routines and the broader pastoral programme. Teachers model empathy, cooperation, and self-regulation as part of the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education curriculum, which uses the Jigsaw programme across school sections. In the EYFS, SEL is developed through structured play, circle time, and guided reflection on feelings and relationships. The school also involves families through parent workshops and communication resources shared via the DBIS Hub. These initiatives help children learn to manage emotions, build friendships, and develop positive attitudes to learning.
DBIS provides Learning Enhancement support for students with mild to moderate learning needs. The Learning Enhancement Team works collaboratively with class teachers to set individualised learning goals and monitor progress. When a child requires additional specialist support beyond what the school can offer, families are encouraged to engage external professionals at their own cost. DBIS is not a specialist SEN school, but it supports students with specific learning differences, such as speech, language, or mild developmental delays, within mainstream classrooms. All support plans are reviewed regularly in partnership with parents.
DBIS offers a structured English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme to support students who are developing proficiency in English. The EAL team designs individual communication goals focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Teaching staff adapt lessons to provide visual and verbal support, ensuring inclusion within mainstream classes. Progress is monitored termly to track fluency and confidence. The EAL department also provides guidance for parents on supporting English learning at home.
The school promotes mental well-being through a whole-school well-being framework and resources shared on the DBIS Hub. Teachers and pastoral staff monitor children’s emotional health and provide early intervention where needed. In EYFS, this includes age-appropriate discussions about feelings, mindfulness activities, and outdoor learning in the Forest and Beach Schools programme, which fosters resilience and confidence. Staff communicate regularly with parents to ensure consistent support between home and school.
DBIS maintains a clear Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, publicly available on the school website. The policy outlines the school’s commitment to keeping all students safe and the procedures for reporting and responding to concerns. All staff receive safeguarding training, and designated safeguarding leads oversee implementation across the school. Safeguarding responsibilities are communicated to families through policy documents and the Parent Hub. The school prioritises the physical and emotional safety of every child within its care.
DBIS’s Early Years Foundation Stage comprises FS-1 and FS-2, taught at a dedicated EYFS campus in Discovery Bay, Lantau Island. The programme follows the EYFS within the school’s broader British curriculum framework, with English as the language of instruction and EAL support for children who are new to English. The campus features Reggio Emilia-inspired learning spaces, a library, dining hall, specialist music room and generous outdoor areas. A distinctive feature at EYFS is the Forest & Beach Schools programme, giving each child regular, structured time to learn outdoors in local natural settings. Families can review admissions and fees via the School Admissions page, which links to the official DBIS Fees & Levies document. The school also offers school bus arrangements within Discovery Bay and publishes regular parent information and workshops, including Mandarin learning sessions.
